A Society Hill home steeped in history. The more historic neighborhoods in Philly. If you are intrigued by history this house is checking out or just intrigued by the history? The four story row-home at 610 Pine Street was built in 1830 for Richard Allen, a former slave who eventually bought his freedom for $2,000 and went onto found Mother Bethel AME Church. After his death, his daughter continued to live here, running a beauty parlor out of the living room and the basement as a spot along the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. It served as a messuage when it was first built and 10 people lived here. A lot of history squeezed into the homes . Today, the property clocks in at 2,112 square feet and features four bedrooms and two and a half baths. While the home has been upgraded to modern standards over the years, there are some hints of original details, from pine floors throughout to remnants of an original fireplace in one of the bedrooms. Theres also outdoor space, including a back patio and a small roof deck that, fittingly, has views of the Church .